Wenatchee Apple Bread

Chef #418480's Note:

This recipe is from Baking Across America by Arthur L. Meyer. I'm keeping it here for safe keeping.

• Total Time: 50 mins
• Prep Time: 0 mins
• Cook Time: 50 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 6-8

Yield: 1.0 loaf

Batter

• 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground allspice
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¾ cup butter , melted
• 2⁄3; cup sugar
• 3 eggs , beaten
• 1 cup apple , peeled and diced
• 1⁄3; cup sour cream
• ¼ cup chopped walnuts
• 1⁄3; cup raisins

Topping

• ½ cup applesauce
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ cup light brown sugar , firmly packed

Directions:

1. For the batter, sift dry ingredients together.
2. Cream butter and sugar until well-blended.
3. Stir in eggs, applesauce, diced apples, sour cream, nuts, and raisins.
4. Mix thoroughly.
5. Gradually stir in flour mixture to form a smooth batter.
6. Pour batter into a greased 9-inch loaf pan.
7. For topping, combine all ingredients and spread on top of batter.
8. Bake at 375 degrees F. for 50-60 minutes.
9. Test doneness by inserting toothpick into the center of bread. If it comes out clean, it's done.